The archers lying in ambush easily picked off the overeager watchtower soldiers who had rashly advanced. Belem then led a contingent of his men swiftly across the pontoon bridge, capturing the watchtower on the other side.
In a single morning, the Crusaders, previously held back by the second moat, rapidly closed the distance to Hama City and hauled their assembled Catapults and Giant Crossbows to the other side.
Now, only a single moat separated the Crusaders from the walls of Hama City. This moat was narrower and shallower than the outermost Sablan River.
At this range, the Catapults and Giant Crossbows could inflict heavy damage on the walls of Hama City.
Ahmed, who had just awoken, walked onto the city walls and was startled by the sudden advance of the battle line. Before he could even figure out what was happening, a tremendous roar filled his ears.
